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08:08
08:08

Napak Town Council Residents Mobilize Resources via WhatsApp to Repair Broken Boreholes district 3 1

Many boreholes in the area have either malfunctioned or have seen a significant drop in water levels due to the ongoing dry spell, leaving the community struggling for clean water.
15:27
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Makerere to Introduce Political-Economy as a Compulsory Course for All Students Makerere University 1 4

Speaking at the university’s 75th graduation ceremony, Kigongo, who also serves as the national vice-chairperson of the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) party, stressed that the course is crucial for providing graduates with the knowledge and skills necessary to tackle Uganda’s pressing socio-economic challenges.
07:46
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Mzee Benjamin Olwa: A Life of Service and Integrity Makerere University 1 2 Top story

His political journey began in 1979 when he was elected as a Uganda People’s Congress (UPC) councilor for Jinja Municipality and later served as Deputy Mayor. Mzee Olwa’s political influence grew when he joined the Constituent Assembly in 1994, where he played a pivotal role in drafting Uganda's 1995 Constitution.
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07:51

UPDF Fosters Strong Relations with Ntokoro Village Community in Mayuge health 2 1

Brig. Michael Nyaarwa, Commandant of the Marine Brigade, praised the community's support and highlighted the UPDF’s commitment to being a people-centered force. "The community's willingness to interact with our soldiers freely shows their support. If there were grievances, we would be dealing with numerous complaints, but instead, we see mutual respect," he said.
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Authorities Concerned About Increasing Illegal Structures in Nebbi Municipality land 2 Top story

According to municipal officials, many of these buildings have been constructed without the necessary technical oversight from Town Engineers. Some structures are being built directly on sanitary lanes and road reserves, complicating efforts to expand essential services such as sewage systems, piped water, and electricity poles.
08:21
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Mukono Municipality Stops KCCA from Dumping Garbage at Katikolo Landfill Kampala Capital 2

On August 23, 2024, the Mukono Municipality Council passed a resolution permitting KCCA to dump waste at Katikolo landfill for three days as a temporary measure to address the waste crisis in Kampala after Kiteezi landfill was deemed unsafe for use.
06:53
06:53

Small-holder Farmers in Acholi Join Hands in Protecting Local Seed Varieties food production 1 3

Christine Okot, the Eastern and Southern Africa Small-scale Farmers' Forum (ESAFF) Chairperson in Gulu District says the preservation of local seeds will help farmers achieve seed sovereignty and protect them from exploitation.
11:03
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Gov’t Urged to Halt Public Financing for Climate-Harming Firms land 3

Xavier Ejoyi, the Country Director for ActionAid Uganda, criticized the government for funneling substantial amounts of public money into environmentally harmful practices through subsidies, tax breaks, and free land allocations.
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Veteran Table Tennis Players Call for More Investment in the Sport government 1

Cyrus Muwanga, a former table tennis player and gold medalist at the All-Africa Games, underscored the need for more funding to popularize the sport in schools.
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Security Forces Intensify Hunt for Armed Karamojong Warriors in Moroto area 1

The warriors, who have been terrorizing the sub-counties of Rupa and Lotisan, had taken a break following security deployment and patrols in hotspot areas, particularly Nakiloro trading center, which led to the arrest of two notorious warriors.
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Over 3000 Youths Benefit from Total Energies Education Initiatives community 3

Groueix emphasized the company's pride in contributing to society in this manner and expressed a commitment to maintaining strong connections with the beneficiaries. “We are privileged to create opportunities for young people to succeed.
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Over 850 People Turn up for Free Health Services in Lweza NRM 1 2

Rose Kiwanuka, a retired Palliative Care nurse and the Executive Director of the Lweza Community Health Program, emphasized to journalists that the 5th edition of the health camp aims to educate people on health-seeking behaviors, encouraging them not to wait until they experience pain before seeking medical assistance.
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Clerics Decry Declining Morals Among Ugandans country 6 1 Top story

The Catholic Archbishop of Kampala Archdiocese, Paul Ssemogerere said the injustices and the lack of regard and compassion for others have become the norm across the country.
09:03
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Jinja Residents Demand Civilian Staff for Boat Ambulances community 3 2

The boat ambulance was provided to largely evacuate patients from the Islands of Kisiima I, Kisiima II, Rwabitooke and other small islands scattered along parts of Lake Victoria in Jinja district. The boat will also support rescue operations of fishermen and other water transport users in Lake Victoria and River Nile respectively.
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Police Investigates Death of Romanian Citizen Uganda 1

Ecobel is reported to have jetted into Uganda as a tourist and settled at the Bujjagali-based Nile River camp in late 2018. He later decided to settle within the Budondo community where he introduced himself as Jacob, and adapted to the native lifestyle prompting natives to nickname him, “Jacob Musoga,”.
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Archbishop Kaziimba Wants Christians at the Forefront of Development district 2 1

Archbishop Kaziimba challenged Christians to invest their earnings in income-generating activities to boost the economies of rural communities.
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Residents Resort to Mob Justice as Crime Soars in Jinja City community 1 5

Irene Wangadya, the Wanyange hill cell women council chairperson, says that most of the residents are hand-to-mouth casual laborers in the surrounding factories, so the when the thieves steal all items in their houses ranging from already cooked food to beddings, it is a total setback to their general wellbeing.
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